When my kiddos were little I spent a LOT of time volunteering at our elementary school. It seemed like I was always looking for cute and simple ways to thank other people for helping me with various tasks. Because I was super busy I needed simple and quick ideas and I seemed to always land on these clever candy puns. They seriously couldn’t be easier and who doesn’t love candy?

Clever Candy Puns:

Aren’t these so fun? What I love most about using fun candy sayings is how simple they are. Just pick your favorite candy and print out the tag that I have all ready for you, then you are set to go! And if you need a little more than candy to say thank you, simply add a gift card. This in one of my go-to’s for teacher appreciation week because it so easy.

Let’s take a closer look at the candy puns you have to choose from. Look for your favorite and print the tags.

When you find the tag you love simply right click, save to your computer and then open in a program like Word or Pages on your computer, size how you want and print.

Or I have all of the tags on this PDF ready for you to print if you want all of them!

Candy Puns Printable Tags

Candy Puns Printable Tags #2

Reeces Pieces-I Would Fall to Pieces Without Your Help

Cinnamon Bears:You Are Beary Appreciated

Swedish Fish: You Are O-Fish-Ally the Best

Lifesavers: Thank You For Being a Lifesaver

Nerds: We Would Be Nerds If We Didn’t Say Thanks

Starburst: I’m Bursting to Say Thank You

Take 5: Thank you for all you do, now it’s time to take 5

Whoppers: I Owe You a Whopper of a Thanks

So the next time you need to say thank you…try giving these candy puns a try!

Have FUN with clever candy puns!

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Have you tried Biscoff Cookie Butter yet? If not, you are missing out…seriously so delicious. We eat it on almost everything because it’s that good. So naturally I needed to give it a try on cupcakes. And guess what? It is even better than I expected. These Biscoff cupcakes have quickly become a new family favorite. We find every excuse to make a batch of them.

So if you are ready for a life changing dessert, keep reading!

Biscoff Cupcake Recipe:

Aren’t they so cute? I love the way they look with a Biscoff sandwich cookie on the top, and the cookies are really good.

Here’s what you’ll need from the store.

Shopping List:

• White Cake Mix
• Large Box Vanilla Pudding
• Vegetable Oil
• Sour Cream
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Biscoff Cookie Butter
• Biscoff Cookies (Optional)
• Powdered Sugar
• Butter
• Milk
• Cupcake Liners

Delicious Biscoff Cupcake Recipe

Print Recipe

• Author: Danetta
• Prep Time: 15 Minutes
• Cook Time: 18 Minutes
• Total Time: 33 minutes
• Yield: 24

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

• 1 White Cake Mix
• 1 Large Box Vanilla Pudding
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 Cup Sour Cream
• 4 Eggs
• 1 TBSP Vanilla

Frosting:

• 3 Sticks Butter
• 1 Cup Biscoff Cookie Butter
• 4–5 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 5 Tsp. Milk

 

Instructions

Cupcakes:

• Preheat Oven 350 degrees
• With a mixer, mix all of the ingredients together until well blended
• Scoop into 24 cupcake liners, filling them 3/4 of the way full
• Bake at 350 degrees for 18 Minutes

Frosting:

• Soften butter and add to mixing bowl
• Add Biscoff Cookie Butter and milk to the bowl and mix together with butter
• Add powdered sugar to mixture one cup at a time. Mix until you have the desired consistency. I like it on the thicker side so it holds it’s shape when piped on the cupcake.
• Fill a plastic bag with frosting and cut the corner to pipe frosting on the cupcake. Make sure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting.
• Add Biscoff cookie to the top (optional)

Pro Tips:

• The consistency of the frosting matters a lot. If it’s too thin it won’t pipe on the cupcake and hold it’s shape. Go on the thicker side.
• Make the cut in the baggie smaller to start. You can always cut more if needed. If you do too big of a slit it’s harder to control the frosting.
• Place your cookie right after you frost the cupcake. The frosting will start to set up pretty quick.
• Once your cupcakes are cooled place them in another liner for a cuter look.

If you want to simplify the process you can simply make the cake as directed on the cake mix. Adding the pudding and sour cream makes the cupcakes extra moist and so yummy.

Have FUN eating these delicious cupcakes!

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I’m always looking for ways to connect with our boys but with a wide range of ages (ok-let’s be honest, with teenagers) it can be hard to find things that are fun and that everyone will enjoy!

But this was a good one. If you need a family fun day or something to do on a Saturday night with the kids, why not try to make your own chocolates? When you bust out all of the supplies for this project you’ll have everyone hooked! It’s fun and it’s easy and your whole family is going to enjoy this one.

There’s a place near me that has a chocolate dipping workshop that makes a great date night or fun family activity, but it’s a little pricey and you’re limited on how much you can make. So I thought it would be fun to try this at home and it worked out GREAT!

Want to try it yourself? Here’s what you need to know.

Make Your Own Chocolate Bar:

The biggest thing to know is that you can do this any way you want. Pick the supplies that you think your family will enjoy and make it work for you. But here’s some of what we did.

Chocolate Dipping Supplies: (some affiliate links below)

First, you need some chocolate to melt for dipping. Here are the three main types, although you could get colored too.

• Milk Chocolate Melting Chocolate
• White Chocolate Melting Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate Melting Chocolate

Then you might want some large items to dip in the chocolate. Here are some ideas:

• Oreos
• Nutter Butters
• Marshmallows
• Pretzel Rods
• Twinkies
• Bacon
• Doughnut Holes

I also had some toppings to sprinkle on these things. You could get any type of candy and crush it up, but here are some ideas:

• Health Bar
• Butterfinger
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Mini M&Ms
• Sprinkles
• Salt
• Caramel
• Coconut
• Crushed Nuts

And you could try some fillings:

• Coconut
• Peanuts
• Almonds
• Peanut Butter
• Nutella

Other important chocolate making supplies: 

• To make the small chocolates, I used some of these mini baking cups. They were perfect!
• Fork and spoon
• Silpat mat or other non-stick surface

Once you’ve got all of your supplies gathered, melt your chocolate. I just put it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, then stirred and heated again till melted.

Then start dipping away! My family dipped things like Oreos by placing them fully in the chocolate and raising them up with a fork and shaking gently until the excess chocolate came off. You can also gently swipe the bottom of it across the top of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. If you want to add toppings (and you do!), make sure to do it while the chocolate is still soft. You can also drizzle another color of chocolate on it.

To make chocolates, grab one of your little baking cups and put some melting chocolate in the bottom. Then add a filling like peanut butter or coconut. Pour some more chocolate on top and let it set up.

You can really go crazy mixing and matching toppings and fillings!

You can make whatever chocolates you want, but here are a few ideas:

• Chocolate with peanut butter filling
• Chocolate with coconut and sliced almonds
• Chocolate and peanuts
• Chocolate and Nutella
• Chocolate filled with caramel and topped with sea salt
• Chocolate and toffee mixed
• Chocolate dipped Oreo topped with crushed candy
• White chocolate then milk chocolate dipped marshmallow with sprinkles

You get the idea! Just mix and match and go crazy and let your kids design whatever they want! It’s really fun (and yummy!)

Have FUN trying to make your own chocolates!

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If there’s one thing I know, it’s boys! I’ve only ever had a bunch of boys, so I know ALL about baby boys. And I’ve had several baby showers for boys thrown for me.

Now while I admit that pink and ruffles make me swoon a little, I LOVE having boys and know that there are tons of fun ideas for boys out there. These baby shower themes for boys will prove that. So many cute, fun ideas to get your brain rolling while you plan a baby shower for your friend!

We love these cute teddy bears and mustaches, monsters and fish-lots of cute boy baby shower ideas! Little boys really are so wonderful. Aren’t they?

Some of these shower ideas could be gender neutral too, but for the most part, they are boyish.

If you are on the hunt for girl baby shower themes, I’ve got those too!

But for now, let’s have a look at these cute baby boy baby shower themes! I’d love to hear if you use some and which ones you love the best.

Unique Baby Shower Themes for Boys:

Add a little bit of fun to your shower with this adventure-themed shower! S’mores and grub and mountain-themed, this will make a really cute shower for boys!

Let the Adventure Begin:

Really embrace the manhood aspect and do a mustache, bowties, and tophats themed shower. Mustaches are trendy and fun and make a cute shower theme and can be very punny as well. This Oh Boy themed shower is perfect!

Oh Boy!

A great shower for the parents to BEE! All things honey, bees, and honeycomb. This one would work for any gender really!

Parents to BEE Shower:

If you’ve got a sports-loving set of parents, this cute baseball shower would be a lot of fun! Serve peanuts and cracker jacks, decorate with baseballs and bats, this is an All-American shower for baseball lovers!

Baseball Baby Shower:

Why are monsters so cute? This Monster themed shower is SO adorable with bright colors and cute monsters. This one would be cute for boys, or girls or gender neutral! Just decorate in any colors you want!

Monster’s Inc Baby Shower:

Taco ’bout a cute baby shower idea! This cactus themed shower is the perfect excuse for a fun taco bar, piñatas, bright colors, and a really good time!

Cactus Themed Baby Shower:

Another really boyish theme, throw this little man shower accented with mustaches and touches of turquoise. So cute and fun to put together and so many ideas that you could do with them.

Little Man Shower:

Here’s a true classic-a nautical themed baby shower. You can accent with ships and anchors and all things seaworthy. Use classic boy colors or make it red, white, and blue, or add any colors you want!

Nautical Shower Theme:

This one is simple-just use blue as your theme. This once in a blue moon themed shower is all things BLUE! Blue decorations, blue treats, all things blue. That’s easy to pull off, right?!

Once in a Blue Moon Boy Baby Shower:

Basing a baby shower off a classic children’s book is a wonderful way to get started with a shower and what’s more classic than Peter Rabbit? This shower is simple and classy and a traditional shower that everyone will love.

Peter Rabbit Shower:

Go for the royal theme with a prince themed shower. Add crowns and jewels, gold touches in the decorations and food and you’ve got a royal occasion!

Little Prince Baby Shower:

If you’ve got a travel-loving mama, this one could be a lot of fun! Welcome to the world baby! Use maps and travel themed decorations like airplanes and luggage and make this a really cute party!

Welcome to the World Baby Shower:

Woodland theme is a cute idea and a trendy topic these days. Cute little critters, acorn treats, wood, and more! This is a super cute shower idea!

Woodland Theme: 

Seriously-some cute ideas right!? And creative. I had never seen some of these ideas before. Now I need some friends having babies so I can throw a shower!

Have FUN with these baby shower themes for boys!

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Summer seems to be the time to gather together as families and have fun! Whether it’s a big family reunion with lots of extended family or a smaller gathering with just close relatives, it’s a great opportunity to kick back and have a good time with all those people you’re related to.

My family is headed off to family reunions this week so I thought it would be fun to pull together some family reunion games that anyone can play and enjoy at their gathering to make it even more fun if you’re planning a family reunion this year.

Family reunions are fun but can be tricky. It’s a lot of people of all different ages and it can be hard to keep everyone happy when you’re all together. While I don’t guarantee that these games will create complete bliss, finding fun ways for people to laugh together is a big step to creating fun family harmony. Here’s a look at some great family reunion games that will make your gathering a huge hit with all ages.

Family Reunion Games:

Some of these will vary and work better for large groups who might not know each other as well while some are better for a small gathering, so look through and see what works best for your needs!

Fun for Large Groups:

Family Reunion Bingo:

This is a fun idea that will take a little bit of prep on your part but everyone will love. Create your own bingo board with everyone’s face and then play a traditional game of Bingo. Having fun prizes would make this even better. Some families have everyone bring some $5 prizes (think gift cards, candy, markers, notebook, anything you think people would love to win) and then the winner of each round can pick a prize.

Piñata T-Shirt Game:

This shirt looks so fun that I want to plan a family reunion just so I can use it! Attach candy all over a shirt and have someone put it on. That person then runs around while the kids try to grab candy off the shirt. The kids will love this!

Minute to Win It Games for Teens:

Teens can be the hardest to keep entertained so I’ve got your back with these teen minute to win it games. Lots of ideas (and the truth is, these will probably work for just about any age) that will have everyone smiling.

Selfie Game:

Like hot potato but with a fun camera (phone) that counts down, then snaps a selfie and whoever is left holding it (and having their picture taken) is out. Sounds really fun, doesn’t it?

Family Reunion Trivia Questions:

Get everyone together and test their knowledge of the family and its history. These fun family reunion trivia questions will make a fun game (and prizes would make it even more fun).

Spicy Uno:

This is a fun card game to bring out if you need to entertain some smaller groups during downtime. It’s SUPER easy and even the little ones can play.

Family Reunion Relay Games:

Relays are a good outdoor game and here are a bunch of different ones that you can try with groups of any size and kids of all ages. There are 5 here to choose from.

What Am I Game:

This is an old classic ice breaker type game that would work well at a family reunion as well. Kids typically love this and with these free printable cards, it’s easy to pull off too!

Family Feud Game:

How fun would family feud be to play with the whole family?! Grab questions for all different categories here and get playing!

DIY Guess Who Game:

Another one that will take a little work and prep ahead of time, but fun that the kids will love! Play guess who with your own family member’s faces!

Lawn Twister:

Another fun outdoor game-play a game of lawn twister! People will laugh and have fun playing this!

There you go! These ought to give you a great start on planning your family reunion!

Have FUN playing these family reunion games!

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If you’ve ever thrown a party for a bunch of teenagers, you know how hard it can be to keep them engaged in what’s happening. That’s exactly why fun party games is a must, and I have an awesome one for you! This M&M party game is a perfect way to keep those teens entertained. I’ve played it so many times, and every time it’s a total blast!

M&M Party Game for Teens:

This is such a simple game to put together, and even very simple to play…so let’s get started. Here’s what you need to play…

Supplies Needed:

• Large Bag of M&M’s (any kind you love)
• Scoop or Spoon
• Bowl to Put the M&M’s In
• Extra clothes to put on during the game (hats, gloves, scarf, coat, ear muffs…anything that would be funny for someone to put on)
• 2 Dice

Once you have all of your supplies lined up, you are all set to play.

How to Play the M&M Game:

Objective: Get the most M&M’s scooped from the bowl.

• Put the M&M’s in a bowl and place in the center of the table, along with the extra clothes you will be using.
• Gather all of the players and stand around a table.
• Have one player start rolling 2 dice. Each player will roll the dice once and pass the dice along, giving each player a chance to roll.
• If a player rolls doubles (two of the same number) they get a chance to scoop as many M&M’s as they can. Sounds simple, right?! But before a player can start to scoop M&M’s, they need to first get all dressed up. Each player that rolls a double will quickly put on all of the items of extra clothing you have provided before they get to scoop. Keep in mind while one player is trying to get dressed and scoop M&M’s, the dice are still making their way around the table. Once another player rolls doubles, the clothing goes to that player and they get to try to get the M&M’s.
• Once a player is dressed, they may start to scoop M&M’s one at a time. The player cannot scoop more than one at a time. Each player will make a pile of their M&M’s in front of them.
• If someone else rolls doubles, the player holding the scoop must quickly pass all objects to the next player.
• Keep playing until all of the M&M’s have been scooped. (You may also set a time on this game if you prefer). The game is won by being the player with the most M&M’s in their pile at the end.
• You are ready to play!! Have FUN!

This game is so simple, which is why it’s such a blast. I promise there will be lots of laughs, and even some rowdiness. It’s a fast paced game, the teens get really invested in what’s happening.

Have FUN playing this M&M Party Game for Teens!!

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Planning a baby shower can be a lot of work if you’re worried about a lot of details like food, gifts, and invitations! I like to try to make the whole things easier for you by providing you with fun and easy baby shower games to play that the whole crowd will love and that you won’t need to do a ton of work for.

This one is super simple-everyone’s played Pictionary, right?! But add a fun baby twist and try to draw words like baby shampoo or umbilical cord and everyone will be laughing. And bonus for you, all you’ve got to do is print out this free printable game sheet and cut out the words. Easy and fun-win-win!

You ready to play this game for your next baby shower?!

Baby Shower Pictionary Game to Print and Play:

This is seriously as easy as it gets. All you need to do is download this baby shower Pictionary game and then print it out.

Print Here: Baby Shower Pictionary

How to Play Baby Shower Pictionary:

Once you’ve printed it, cut the words into strips and place them in a big bowl.

At the shower, divide your guests into two teams and have them take turns selecting one team member to draw for the other players on that team. Set the timer for about 45 seconds or a minute (you decide how long you want to give them) and then let them draw and guess as many words as they can in that time. Then the other team gets a turn. Go back and forth until all of the words are drawn, keeping count of how many words each team gets right. The team with the most right at the end wins! You can have a prize or you can just let the pride of winning be the prize.

That’s it! That’s all you need.

Have FUN playing Baby Shower Pictionary!

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I’ve heard that there are people out there who don’t love glitter? What?! How can that be? What’s not to love? It’s so sparkly and pretty and happy and I especially love it if it’s pink.

When a good friend of mine had a birthday a few weeks ago I decided to pass the beautiful box on to her, filled with sparkly things because she loves sparkle like I do! Glitter gifts it is!

I added a cute birthday tag and had the best glitter gift for her!

Perfection! What a happy birthday gift, right?!

Who do you know that would love this glitter gift for her birthday?

Sparkle Gift Idea:

All you need to do for this glitter gift is a bunch of cute sparkly items. It can be anything…lotion or notebooks, jewelry or stickers, really, anything you want! Or anything you think she wants!

Here are some fun ideas (some of these are affiliate links):

• Sparkle Notebook
• Glitter Zipper Pouch
• Sparkly Lotion (mine came from Bath and Body Works)
• Lip Balm
• Glitter Stickers
• Sparkle Socks
• Jewelry
• Sparkle Pens
• Candy
• Face Mask

What else would you get to put in this cute present?!

Glitter Gift Tags:

Here are some cute “Hope Your Birthday Sparkles!” gift tags for you to use! All you need to do is print them and add to this cute gift!

You can either save this to your computer and then size and print in a program like Word or Pages. Or I have a PDF with several on it that you can just print.

Print Here: Sparkle Gift Tags

Throw that on your package and you’ve got such a fun sparkle gift for your friend! So cute, right?! I think your sparkle loving friends are going to love this!

Have FUN giving glitter gifts to all your friends!

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Does it feel like the love of Disney is becoming almost like a religion lately?! You’ve got your diehards ( I am one) who just can’t get enough of that place and all things Disney. All Disney, all the time.

Luckily, this also makes it really easy to plan a fun gift for your diehard friends when they have a birthday because you can use a Disney theme!

And whether you’re a major Disney lover or not, everyone’s got to admit that Minnie Mouse stuff is just CUTE! Red polka dot is irresistible.

So, when one of my good friends (hi Amanda!) had a birthday in April, this was the perfect gift for her. She loves Minnie and this cute gift was so much fun to put together. And she loved it too!

Seriously, Minnie is just cute, right?! So how could you go wrong with a cute gift like this?!

Do you have a Disney lover in your life that would love this?

Minnie Mouse Gift Idea:

The idea with this is just to get some fun Minnie items and create a gift basket or wrap it up in cute Minnie like wrapping paper and then add this cute tag:

To fill up the gift basket here are some fun ideas, but you can use anything Minnie Mouse themed. (These are affiliate links.)

• Minnie Mouse Hat
• Disney Polka Dot Notebook
• Minnie Socks
• Cute T-shirt
• Red Polka Dot Apron

But really, anything Minnie Mouse will do!

Birthday Gift Tag:

Then all you need to do is add this cute Minnie Mouse gift tag and you’re all set!

You can either save this to your computer and then open in a program like Word or Pages and print or I’ve got a PDF with some on it ready for you, ready to use.

Print Here: Minnie Mouse Gift Tags

Package that all up cute and you’ve got a great gift!

Have FUN giving this Minnie Mouse gift idea!

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Are you looking for a fun vacation with your kiddos? That’s where we found ourselves this year as spring break started to creep up. I knew I wanted to take my family somewhere, but wasn’t quite sure where? I can tell you we ended up making the best choice for our family…the Phoenix area was so fun and my family had a blast.

If you are looking for a fun and simple vacation, put Phoenix on your list! Seriously, my family found so many fun things to do in Phoenix with kids we couldn’t fit everything into our week.

Things to do in Phoenix with Kids:

We went to Phoenix without much of a plan, we knew we wanted some warmer weather (we went in the beginning of April and the temps hovered in the 80’s), plenty of chill time, and some new adventures for our family. With this in mind we set out to make it happen. We started off by renting a house with a pool in the backyard. We found lots of options with private pools, so it’s pretty simple to find the perfect place for your specific needs. And let me just tell you, having a private pool is AMAZING!! So fun! I would highly recommend it if you have kiddos who love to swim…or if you love to sit by the pool sippin’ on a Diet Coke (or your personal favorite). The pool was such a fun addition to this vacation.

So, as we planned our days we tried to keep things simple and find a good balance of being busy and having our down time. I think we nailed it. This vacation was really so nice and truly felt like a vacation, which isn’t always easy on a family vacation.

Here’s some of our favorite things to do in Phoenix with kids!

Odysea Aquarium:

Let’s start with one of our favorites! The Odysea Aquarium was soooo much fun! To be honest, usually aquariums aren’t my favorite but my family all voted on what they wanted to do and this was one of the activities that won. I’m so happy it did, because the Odysea Aquarium is amazing.

They had so many fun exhibits and shows, there was always something happening. They had huge tanks with larger fish, sharks, and sting rays (among many others). Even riding the escalator to the lower level was an adventure as we passed through one of the large fish tanks. And I don’t think I’ve ever recommended that our readers use the bathrooms, but in this case I’m making an exception. Use the main bathrooms…I promise you will love them!!

Let’s talk about some specifics.

• You will want to plan 2-4 hours for this event. It really depends on how long you think your kiddos will want to look at each exhibit.
• They have a cafe in the aquarium to get some snacks and drink. The Odysea Aquarium is located in the middle of several fun restaurants so you can plan to grab lunch or dinner before or after the aquarium.
• If you order tickets online 24 hours in advance you can get discounted tickets. It saved us a solid amount, plus we got $5 per ticket to use at the cafe or gift shop.

We had 10 people in our group with kids ranging in age from 11 to 17 and the aquarium was a hit with all of them. Definitely one of the amazing things to do in Phoenix with kids.

Phoenix Zoo:

We spent an afternoon at the Phoenix Zoo. If you plan to visit this zoo I would recommend going early. We arrived mid-moring and the temps were around 80 and the animals were already too hot and spent their time sleeping in the shade…can we blame them!? So hit this one early to get your best shot at seeing the animals.

This zoo seemed fairly typical as far as zoo’s go, pretty much what you would expect. They did offer a fun 4D ride that was fun, but was an additional cost.

Let’s talk specifics:

• Bring water. They have food at the zoo, but you can also bring in your own.
• Wear sunscreen.
• Go early if it’s going to be warm the day you’re going.
• Wear good walking shoes…it’s a lot of walking with hills.

Overall, this was a one time thing for us. We weren’t blown away by the animals or the zoo, but if you love seeing animals it’s worth the visit.

Bowling in Phoenix:

A friend of ours told us about Bowlero and I’m really glad he did. If you like bowling, this is a definite must go. It’s a fun bowling experience for sure. They have huge TV screens lining the back wall, so they always have something to watch in between frames. They also have a yummy menu so I would recommend going a little hungry.

Looking for more fun things to do in Phoenix with kids? Good, because I’m just getting warmed up!!

Grand Canyon:

If you are interested in visiting the Grand Canyon, you will want to plan a full day. It’s about a 3 hour drive from Phoenix to the Southern Rim of the Grand Canyon. If you haven’t been to the Grand Canyon and you have the time it’s worth the trip.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Where good shoes, there’s a lot of walking and some great hikes.
• Bring a jacket, it’s definitely cooler at the Grand Canyon than Phoenix. If you are traveling in the middle of summer you may be okay, but check the weather to make sure.
• Plan plenty of time to check out the visitor center. They have maps and tons of information about Grand Canyon, including a couple of videos.
• If you have the National Parks Pass don’t forget to bring it. You will gain free entry to the park with that pass.

Segway Tours:

They had several Segway tours available in the Phoenix area. One of the tours that looked interesting to us included a tour through Old Scottsdale. Old Scottsdale is a really fun place to go and look around, and riding through on a Segway is just fun! This activity is only for ages 12 and up, so if you have younger kiddos this isn’t your activity.

Tombstone:

Have you ever heard of the town of Tombstone? You may be thinking of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday and you’d be right! Tombstone gives you the chance to walk the very same streets as Wyatt Earp and his brothers. You get to step back in time and visit the old west, complete with gun fights, stage coaches, and a visit to the local saloon. It’s about a 3.5 hour drive from Phoenix, so if you can spare the day and you think your kiddos will love it, I’d say go for it! Such a fun and unique experience!

Sporting Events:

We hit a Phoenix Suns game while we were in town, and as it turns out they were playing our home team…the Utah Jazz. It was so fun to watch these two teams play, and a fun way to spend an evening.

In addition to professional basketball, they have spring training that happens every year for baseball. All of the professional baseball teams come to Phoenix for training and you can get tickets to watch. Phoenix is definitely busier during spring training, but if you’re there during the training be sure to get your tickets.

Best Restaurants in Phoenix:

Can we take some time to talk about the food we had in Phoenix…because it was AMAZING!! Seriously, every place we tried was so yummy. Phoenix knows how to eat! And what was even better was the service. Everyone was so friendly and helpful it made our dining experiences simply the best! I’m convinced you can hit almost anywhere in Phoenix and be fed a yummy meal, but I will help narrow your options by telling you where we loved.

Zinburger:

If you are in the mood for an amazing hamburger, this is the place for you! Let’s start with location…we went to the Zinburger located in Scottsdale Quarter and it was fantastic. The location could not have been more beautiful, such a fun and trendy atmosphere.

There was a bit of a wait when we got there, but it was not biggie with the kiddos because there was so many shops to explore while we waited. One of the shops was a candy store full of fun and unique candies…so darling!

Once we were seated the real work began…what to order!!?? It all looked so tempting, we couldn’t decide and ended up ordering almost everything from the menu to share. Our kiddos absolutely loved it. And here’s where this restaurant shined…my son’s hamburger took a lot longer than everyone else’s food so they brought him out a shake of his choice while he waited! Now that’s service. And after they brought him the shake they even took the burger off our ticket. I’m telling you, they know good customer service!

This is a little glimpse into the Scottsdale Quarter…such a fun atmosphere.

They have a Zinburger in Phoenix and Gilbert as well.

Old Town Tortilla Factory:

We wanted to go to Old Scottsdale because we heard it was a fun place to visit, so we picked this restaurant to try out. The Old Town Tortilla Factory was a definite win, it was delicious and such a cool atmosphere. We had come from Utah where the temps were still cold so when we saw that they have 1400 square feet of patio space we were sold. Eating outside under the twinkle lights was dreamy.

My 17 year old son had friends in Arizona at the same time as our visit so we took them along with us to dinner. The Old Town Tortilla Factory was a hit with all of the teens and our younger kiddos too. It’s southwestern flavor with a Mexican twist…and it’s perfection!

This restaurant is located in the art district of Old Scottsdale, so plenty to see while you’re in the area. Come early and take the chance to walk around and explore…it’s a very cool vibe.

Hand Cut:

While we were in Arizona my brother in law had a birthday which was the perfect excuse for an adult only dinner. Hand Cut Burgers and Chophouse won the evening. We had the flank steak and a burger with lots of the sides…all were absolutely delicious!

We loved the chill vibe here at this restaurant, easy going yet nice! It is located next to an ice cream shop, so save room for dessert!

Spinato’s Pizzeria:

We were told we had to try Spinato’s Pizzeria, so on our last day we set out to find it. Turns out it was less than a mile away from where we were staying but they have several locations. This was another restaurant win for our family. We ordered several pizzas, and cheesy bread, and a couple of pasta dishes. They were all fabulous. I would recommend ordered plenty of the cheesy bread…it went fast. But we had plenty of pizza left over. They don’t skimp on the toppings so we couldn’t eat as many pieces as we thought. This is a definite family win.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers:

If you are looking for a quick and simple meal, this is the place! It’s a popular fast food chain, and it’s really good. They have perfected the art of chicken fingers, they are really good. But just a heads up…they only do chicken. So make sure you’re in the mood for chicken before you head to Raising Cane’s, but I recommend that you do! It’s delicious.

Have I convinced you to take a vacation to Phoenix, Arizona yet? I sure hope so, because it was fabulous. If you go, I’d love to hear from you. Let us know your favorite places to hit.

Have FUN finding fun things to do in Phoenix with kids!

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